Colton Middle School

About Colton Middle School

Colton Middle School is an exemplary learning institution located in Colton, California. Founded in 1885, Colton Middle School has been a cornerstone of the Colton community for generations. The school has a long-standing tradition of providing a quality education to its students, with a focus on developing lifelong learners.
Colton Middle School has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds coming together to learn and grow. The school offers a wide range of courses, including core classes like math, science, and English, as well as electives such as music, art, and physical education.
Colton Middle School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy, and all staff members are trained in the appropriate methods for dealing with bullying. The school also has a strict dress code to ensure that all students are dressed appropriately for school.
Colton Middle School is proud to be a part of the Colton community, and it is dedicated to providing its students with an excellent education. The school has been recognized for its academic excellence, and it has received numerous awards for its commitment to excellence.

Address:	670 W. Laurel St. Colton, CA 92324
Phone:	(909) 580-5009
Site:	colton.k12.ca.us
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	953 students

Overview Colton Middle School

Colton Middle School serves 953 students in grades 7-8.
Colton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Colton Middle School

Colton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Colton Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.